I know a guy in Philly who does a lot of custom inlay stuff cheap. Get a hold of me if your in town http://www.VintageLooks.com

Posted by: VintageLookscom at May 20, 2009 1:32 AM in response to inlaid furniture

the style you are looking at is called Islamic. Try to find a carpenter who is Islamic and maybe they can help you. There are several middle eastern, north african, egyptian carpenters around and furniture makers in the area. There is an egyptian furniture maker in the bronx who speaks french that will do a small job.
Some of the southeast asian indians are familiar with this style.

Posted by: Ysabelle at May 20, 2009 9:22 AM in response to inlaid furniture

Check out the ebay store called "Arabian Home Decor"(without the quotes, obviously). His user name is gouda78. He has a nice selection of furniture and lighting from Egypt(looks the same) and his prices are much cheaper than here, despite the fact he is in Egypt. He will bargain with you on prices and combine shipping and packs extremely well. I received my tables and chandeliers in a week all were even more beautiful than the pictures. Check him out, his name is Mohamed!

Posted by: Misty B at May 20, 2009 11:44 AM in response to inlaid furniture